More than any other meal, there's something about lunch that can be tricky for people. You need it to come together pretty quickly if you're packing it in the morning. Or if you pack it the night before, you need it to hold up over hours and hours. No one likes soggy food come lunchtime. Add in finding paleo-friendly options and sometimes it can feel hopeless. But don't fear - I'm going to show you how I approach it and give you some of my favorite paleo lunch ideas.
How to make the perfect lunch
I'm here to tell you that eating absolutely does not have to be complicated. That being said, I understand why it is. There's so much ...
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Almond Butter Banana Sweet Potato Toast
Have you hit a breakfast rut? Do you eat the same thing over and over again because you've just run out of ideas. Or changing up your routine requires too much thought or effort? Are you sick and tired of eggs and bacon? If any of this resonates with you, then this almond butter banana sweet potato toast might just be the answer to your problems.
We already know that sweet potato is a bomb replacement for traditional French fries. Sweet potato noodles (using a spiralizer) are also delicious. (Don't believe me? Try this recipe from Love and Lemons.) But those orange starchy tubers also make a great replacement for a non-paleo morning ...
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Carrot Cake Bites
These paleo-friendly carrot cake bites are the perfect breakfast on the go or healthy snack option when you've got a little sweet tooth to satisfy.
The best part about this recipe, in my humble opinion, is that it requires no cooking. There's no need for your stove or oven - all you really need is a food processor and a refrigerator.
These little carrot cake guys clock it at 98 calories/ball. The macros are pretty modest too - 8g fat, 7g carb, 2 g protein. Not bad at all. Not to mention these taste amazing - especially if you're a fan of carrot cake. Which I most definitely am. Yummm.
First things first - make sure you have all ...
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Chili Roasted Cashews
Ready to spice things up in your life? These chili roasted cashews will most definitely do the trick.
Sure, regular raw almonds or cashews are great. Just pop a few in your mouth when you're feeling a bit hungry and you're good to go. They pack some healthy fats and a bit of protein. And it's easy as can be.
But let's all be honest for a second...sometimes, that can get a bit...bland.
I truly think the key to any sustainable nutrition approach is keeping things varied and exciting. I would venture a guess that no one - ever - wants to eat the same exact thing day after day after day for their whole entire lives.
So having a ...
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Our Favorite Whole30 Recipes
If you're a long-time paleo fan, you've probably heard of - or even done - Whole30. Whole30 is a diet program created by Melissa Hartwig and is essentially an elimination diet designed as a "reset." In this post, we talk all about our favorite Whole30 recipes on our blog.
What is Whole30?
The foods you can eat on the Whole30 aren't complicated. They are real, whole foods that promote health. What are "real foods?" Hartwig defines it as "...meat, seafood, and eggs; vegetables and fruit; natural fats; and herbs, spices, and seasonings. Eat foods with a simple or recognizable list of ingredients, or no ingredients at all because they’re ...
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Chopped Chicken Salad with Sesame Almond Dressing
Hopefully you know this now, but in case you don't...I'm here to tell you - salads don't have to be bland and boring! This chopped chicken salad with a satisfying and flavorful sesame almond dressing is a prime example.
This salad also comes in clutch when you have a craving for some classic Asian flavors. But your local Chinese takeout joint probably doesn't offer the healthiest choices. As good as lo mein sounds, we can all agree that the quality of ingredients usually isn't that high.
So whip this up and satisfy all your cravings. Without sacrificing quality. .
First off, you'll want to make your dressing. This is made with ...
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Curried Carrot Fries
You've heard of sweet potato fries, but have you ever had carrot fries?
If not, you're about to be pleasantly surprised!
Now, the sweet potato make a great replacement for white potatoes when it comes to fries. But the carrot is another way to spice it up even more.
Carrots are nutrient-packed which is another reason to find ways to get them into your diet. These veggies are loaded down with beto-carotene, vitamin K, and vitamin C.
If you're a fan of big flavor, these fries are right up your alley because we've put a little curry spin on them. And they couldn't be easier to make. All you need is an oven and a baking sheet. And ...
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Broccoli Sprouts (And How To Grow Them)
Superfoods - it seems like every few months there's a new one. Kale, chia seeds, coconut oil, maca, celery juice...the list goes on. And that's not to say that these foods can't have powerful benefits. They definitely can. But to label them "super" might be a bit of a stretch. But regardless, there's a trending "superfood" that we want to talk about today and that's broccoli sprouts.
More specifically, what they are precisely, how they differ from actual broccoli, their uses, along with the many health benefits that you can get from them. We’re also going to talk about how to grow your own sprouts. We’ll tell you how to eat them in a way ...
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Egg Salad Stuffed Avocado
I love recipe mashups. And this is definitely one of them. Whether you need a quick lunchtime recipe or a snack that will keep you full until dinner, this egg salad stuffed avocado will do the trick.
Egg salad is an easy, high protein recipe you can whip up. But if you're strict paleo, you've got to use the right kind of mayo. Traditional mayonnaise, like the Hellmann's you can find in the store, is far from having the best ingredients. In fact, its primary ingredient is soybean oil.
Since paleo stays away from all things soy, that is off the table. But don't worry, you can make your very own paleo mayo at home. And it's actually ...
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Olive Tapenade
This olive tapenade is perfect for anyone who loves olives. It's insanely simple but packed full of flavor thanks to salty olives, fresh garlic, capers, parsley, and lemon juice. And it's paleo AND keto-friendly!
Sounds pretty great, right?
Tapenade originally comes from southeastern France where it was traditionally eaten on top of bread or poultry.
Nowadays, you might find tapenade at your local French restaurant or maybe at a friend's house party. And as fancy as it seems, it really couldn't be easier.
All you need to do is throw the ingredients into a food processor and pulse a few times until you reach your desired ...
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